The
Zanzibar Mash Up
Featuring:
Black Capital, Leap of Faith,
Exiled, Stampede,
Inhabit &
Last Rites
Liverpool
24th
July 2015
Mash Up poster courtesy of Rockart
Black Capital – Liverpool 8.00pm
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/BlackCapitalBand
Genre: Grunge/Hard Rock
Ben Wall
Black Capital
Danny Jones
Have
to say that for an opening slot these guys were excellent. It was only their
second gig to date and the drummer was all but a mere 16. All around the Zanzi
people were saying what an amazing drummer this kid was and they weren’t wrong!
Their set was ferocious and well executed and drew a number of people around the
stage. It was clear to see they were enjoying their set by the smile on their
faces and the Zanzi lavished in their superb sound. They certainly engaged the
crowd well and had a good stage presence.
Members:
Danny
Jones - Vocalist/Guitarist
Dylan
Edwards - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Josh
Thorley - Bass Guitar
Ben Wall -
Drums
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Leap of Faith - Liverpool 8.40
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leap-Of-Faith
Genre: Rock
Leap of Faith
Matt Sloan
As
Matt said “We are probably not the heaviest of bands here tonight!” but Leap of Faith gave a solid and hearty
performance last night, with tracks that were compelling and engaging and the
catchy choruses were phenomenal to witness, allowing the audience to sing a
long! It was a fascinating set that made you wish it was on longer than a mere
30 minutes but was sadly over in the blink of an eye!
Members:
Matt Sloan
- Guitar/Lead Vocals
Alex Cain
- Drums/Backing Vocals
Aidan
Clews - Bass/Backing Vocals
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Exiled – Liverpool 9.20
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/exiledliverpool
Genre: Thrash
Sadly
I didn’t get to see much of Exiled’s set and couldn’t get near the stage for
flailing bodies in the crudely formed mosh pit, but on all accounts they
produced a wild set.
Members:
Sam
Robinson-Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Joe
Bradley-Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
John
Riley-Bass Guitar & Backing vocals
James
McDermott - Drums
~~~~
Stampede – Liverpool 10.00
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stampede
Genre: Groove/Thrash
Mike & Mayzey
Mike & Mayzey
Brandon
Mayzey
Mike
Corbyn
Stampede – what can
I say except “Great seeing these down to earth guys play on a familiar stage,
their music was raw and cutting to the bone. The power that exuded from the
stage was nothing short of potent and the nagging riffs exploded with sheer
vehemence! The band have pushed their set up another notch and now hammer out something
that resembles a blacksmiths forge! Groove after groove was carved deliciously
into people’s minds last night and enjoyed by everyone who managed to stay the
course!
Members:
Mayzey
Mayes- Guitar/ Vocals
Mike
Owen-Young - Guitar
Corbyn
Gaw- Bass
Brandon
Lee Daley- Drums
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Inhabit – Liverpool/Latvia 10.40
Links:
Genre: Metal Hard Core
Chopz
Inhabit
The
intensity was there from the off as Karlis or (Chop Chopz as he is affectionately
known) climbed on stage. The power that welled up from deep within his throat
was savagely pushed out and instantly grabbed the attention of the unwitting
crowd as small as it was! Each track went into overdrive and literally pummelled
the audience to death, and was certainly one of the most vicious sets formed
last night with Karlis jumping around like a crazed lunatic to some forthright
riffs and crushing beats. Definitely one of the most potent sets I have seen
them do in a long time.
Members:
Chop Chopz
- Vocals
Andy
Bailey - Electronics/Guitars
Ben
Tweedie - Guitars
Sergio
Zasada - Drums
Alex
Cottrell - Bass
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Last Rites – Widnes, Liverpool 11.20
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/lastritesofficial
Genre: Metal
Craig
Sam & Joe
Jim & Dave
Jim
Joe
Sam
Sam & Craig
Sam
Last Rights
Having
heard a few tracks on the band’s Soundcloud beforehand I thought I knew what to
expect, however, this performance seemed a lot tighter and predominantly rabid.
The scourge of riffs were hungry for eager ears despite the Zanzi looking
rather bare. The few that were left made their way to the front of the stage
where they were welcomed by the band who force fed them their tirade of
crushing metal.
Members:
Craig
Middlehurst - Vocals
Jim Pierce
– Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Joe
O’Sullivan – Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Dave
Phelps – Drums/Percussion
Sam
Stanley – Bass
~~~~
Graham & Cuz enjoying da metulz!
Grace giving it some!
A
big thanks to Tony, Pat for the
sound, Paul for the chat – you are looking
great mate! Vinnie and the bar staff, Cuzzy for being Cuzzy! Grace
for getting so involved and utilising some great moves. Amy for her memorable entrance! Louie & Pal Brian for their friendly chat! And Zanda who takes some unforgettable photo’s not forgetting my other
half Graham for putting up with me
and my love of extreme metal and a big thanks to all the bands who played last
night at the Zanzi and (s)mashed it up! Black
Capital, Leap of Faith, Exiled, Stampede, Inhabit and Last Rites.
All Photo's by Pagan Hel
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